Indicator Description [Depreciation, Amortization & Accretion]: A component of operating cash flow representing the aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a non-cash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

Company Self Description [BIG LOTS INC]: Big Lots, Inc., is the largest broadline closeout retailer in the United States of America. At February 1, 2014, we operated a total of 1,570 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Our goal is to strengthen and build upon our leadership position in broadline closeout value retailing by providing our customers with great savings on brand-name closeouts and other value-priced merchandise.